2007-03-06 06:10:33 · 7 answers · asked by dana t 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Water vapor in the crankcase is condensing and forming the film on your oil cap. Short trips, where the engine never comes up to proper operating temperature, is a big factor in this sludge formation. Take some long, highway-speed trips and change your oil at regular intervals. I recommend every 3000 miles or three months.
2007-03-06 06:18:33 · answer #1 · answered by Arthur O 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try using an engine flush when you change your oil. You add it to your oil and run the motor about 5 minutes RIGHT BEFORE you change your oil. DO NOT drive with it in your motor.
There are cheap ones and then there are the good ones, like:
BG Engine Purge
BG Engine Purge is not an ordinary engine flush. It is an effective blend of solvents and dispersants which will quickly and safely remove accumulated sludge and other deposits from the engine. It can actually restore compression by removing soot and deposits from around the rings; hence, the compression rings seal in compression gasses. BG Engine Purge does not contain harmful chlorinated solvents. It may be used in conventional, diesel and rotary engines.
Part No. 120 32 oz. (946 mL) bottle
I agree with Arthur O that you should let your engine warm up more and get to operating temps. to dispel condensation. This is a main cause of engine sludge when the condensation mixes with the oil. Short trips are hell on vehicles, especially motors.
2007-03-06 14:32:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All engines that have a good amount of miles will develope sludge to some degree. Best prevention is to change oil at regular intervals with a quality oil. You may even want to pour a little oil through the engine after draining the oil and add some lucas oil stabilizer with the new oil.
2007-03-06 14:22:20 · answer #3 · answered by mark s 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Everyone will immediately say change the oil. This is good advice but it will not correct your problem. The reason this sludge is there is because when you shut your engine as the warm metal cools down condensation forms in the crankcase. When you refire your engine your PCV Valve should open up to allow this condensation and excess vaccuum blow through. I would say you PCV Valve is stuck shut.
2007-03-06 16:26:21 · answer #4 · answered by cleind3278 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Getting some dirt in there. I would go to an auto parts store and buy some oil additive with extra cleaners in it. If you use synthetic oil the problem should decrease.
2007-03-06 14:16:55 · answer #5 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just water vapor and crud...change oil when you r spose to.checl radiator on occasion
2007-03-06 14:16:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
change the oil more often
2007-03-06 14:13:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋